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62 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LA, United Kingdom · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Coffee shop · Haymarket

A busy, characterful Haymarket brunch cafe with genuinely appealing breakfast dishes and pastries, but service consistency and cleanliness complaints are serious enough that timing and expectations matter.

The verdict

Coates Cafe delivers solid food quality anchored by standout eggs, porridge, and pastries, but inconsistency across visits—from excellent breakfasts to burnt coffee and cold plates—prevents a stronger grade. Service polarizes between warm and dismissive, while the Haymarket location offers convenient neighborhood appeal rather than destination draw.

One caveat: Service quality is uneven; some visits are lovely, others involve ignored tables or missing orders.

What to order

• Full breakfast
• Turkish eggs
• Porridge

What diners say

• The Turkish eggs are a genuine standout and get the most excited praise.
• People love the cosy, pretty interior and comfortable chairs.
• The coffee and pastries regularly win enthusiastic shout-outs.

Opening Hours

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